CORRECT OIL FILTER WRENCHES FOR LF AND L3 ENGINES

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BODY AND ACCESSORY / SPECIAL TOOLS / OTHERS
ENGINE / MECHANICAL / SERVICEABILITY
ENGINE / LUBRICATION / SERVICEABILITY
ENGINE / MECHANICAL / OTHERS
ENGINE / LUBRICATION / OTHERS

MTOL - 5728 Dealer Repair Information

Symptom and Conditions

*** SEE MARCH/APRIL 2008 M-TIPS FOR FULL DETAILS ***                    
                                                                        
Oil filter designs for LF and L3 engines are different and require specific oil filter wrenches for servicing. 2.0L LF engines use a spin-on type oil filter. 2.3L L3 engines use a cartridge type oil filter with a plastic cap. 

Repair Procedure

The spin-on type filter on the LF engine may be removed using the Oil Filter Wrench (AKS73150) or equivalent. When installed use the Oil Filter Wrench (AKS73150) to tighten the filter to specification. Be sure to clean the mating service and apply clean oil to the new filter O-ring before installation. Refer to Workshop Manual for oil filter torque specification. 
                                                                         
For the cartridge type filter, after removing the oil filter drain plug as described in the Workshop Manual, the cartridge type filter cover MUST be removed using the Oil Filter Wrench (AKS75140) specifically designed for the 2.3L L3 engine. When installed the Oil Filter Wrench (AKS75140) MUST BE USED to tighten the filter cover to specification. Be sure to use the new O-rings for the filter cover and drain plug and apply clean oil to the O-rings before installation. If a strap wrench or channel locks are used to remove and install the filter cover, damage to the filter cover may occur causing an oil leak resulting in possible engine damage up to failure. Refer to Workshop Manual for oil filter cover and drain plug torque specifications.  
    
SEE MAR/APR 08 M-TIPS FOR DIAGRAM OF TOOL # AKS73150 for 2.0L LF Shown    
   
Stamped on top of the tool is the SST part number, diameter in millimeters and number of flat sides that contact the filter 
  
SEE MAR/APR 08 M-TIPS FOR DIAGRAM OF TOOL # AKS75140 for 2.3L L3 Shown 
  
Note the AKS73150 for 2.0L LF is taller than the AKS75140 for 2.3L L3 Oil Filter Wrench 
                                                                         
SEE MAR/APR 08 M-TIPS FOR DIAGRAM OF SIDE BY SIDE TOOL/FILTER COMPARISON 
                                                                         
Though these tools look similar, they cannot be interchanged. Forcing the tools on the filter(s) will cause damage to the tool and the filter.